Jess Stump was born in Nebraska in 1900, but moved to Arizona in 1908 when the family transferred its cotton farming operations to Phoenix. He was one of seven brothers and one sister.
Jess Stump, who attended Phoenix College, served on the Murphy School Board. He was elected to the 21st and 22d Arizona Legislatures, serving in the House of Representatives. During his tenure, Jess served as chairman of the House Agriculture and Irrigation Committee and on the Rules and Education Committees. In addition to being an active member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church, Jess was a member of the Lions, the Arizona Farm Bureau, and the Arizona Cotton Growers.
Jess Stump was married to Floy B. Field (1925-61) and Olive M Lewis (1961-89). He is survived by one brother, Judge Alfred Stump of Lodi, CA, two children, my colleague from Arizona, Congressman Bob Stump, and Patricia Stump, six children and eight great-grandchildren.
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